Alexandria LeClerc

I am a technologist with a breadth of skills crossing many disciplines of science, art, and communication. I want to make technology that is accessible, user-centric, and has a net positive impact on the world.

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy

Computer Science

Oregon State University

2023

Bachelors of Science

Computer Science

Western Oregon University

2018

Associate of Arts

Oregon Transfer Degree

Chemeketa Community College

2016

Skills

Languages
  • Python
  • R
  • C++
  • Java
  • C#
  • SQL
Web
  • HTML/CSS
  • Javascript
  • JQuery
Tools
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Unit Testing
  • Continuous Integration
  • APIs
Data
  • Relational (SQL) Databases
  • NoSQL Databases
  • Statistics / Quantitative Analysis
  • Qualitative Analysis
Design
  • Wireframing
  • Figma
  • Personas
  • User Testing
  • Accessibility
  • Graphic Design

Experience

Assistant Professor

Computer Science Division at Western Oregon University (2022 - 2024)

  • Created curriculum for both majors and non-majors.
  • Rewrote class content to include agile and software engineering skills.
  • Implemented Automated Testing Suites and Continuous Integration into processes for programming assignments.
  • Advised students one-on-one on degree progress.
  • Worked in multidisciplinary teams to secure grant funding and develop projects.
  • Served in campus-wide committees to determine University policy and actions.

Graduate Researcher

College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University (2018 - 2023)

  • Conducted interdisciplinary research to evaluate the use of technology and impact on those in underrepresented groups.
  • Designed, deployed, and analyzed researched how aspects of ethnicity and race, gender, disability, class, and political alignment affect use of technology.
  • Responsible for organizing teams of Graduate student researchers as well as Undergraduate student researchers.
  • Worked with faculty of both the Computer Science department and the Public Policy and Sociology department.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University (2018 - 2022)

  • Supported instructors in upper division Computer Science courses by tutoring students, grading assignments, and giving lectures.
  • Implemented automated testing to grade coding assignments using API defined within assignment. Used Python and GitHub API to grade submissions and participation.
  • Managed small teams of Senior year undergraduates, performing a team-lead role to guide teams to complete capstone projects.

Assistant System Administrator

Advancement Foundation at Western Oregon University (2017 - 2018)

  • Maintained relational SQL database of fundraising data.
  • Produced analysis and reports to fulfill data requests of various clients across campus and departments.
  • Designed and developed web-apps providing Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for clients in order to automate reporting processes.
  • Prepared and assisted in database host service migration.

Undergraduate Researcher

Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research at Rochester Institute of Technology (2017)

  • Evaluated the use of Augmented Reality glasses as an assistive technology for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
  • Responsible for conducting, pilot testing, recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and communicating research via written and verbal presentations.
  • Collaborated with d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and researchers in iterative and inclusive design process.